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Standard 3.0 Geography
Students will use geographic concepts and processes to understand location and its relationship to human activities.
Topic
A. Using Geographic Tools
Indicator
- 1. Use geographic tools to locate and construct meaning about places on Earth
Objectives
- Describe the purposes of a variety of maps and atlases, such as transportation maps, physical maps, and political maps
- Construct and interpret maps by using elements, such as title, compass rose, simple grid system, scale, legend/key, date, and author
- Identify the location of communities, major cities in Maryland, United States and the world using a globe, maps, and atlases
Topic
B. Geographic Characteristics of Places and Regions
Indicator
- 1. Compare places and regions around the world using geographic characteristics
Objectives
- Compare places and regions using geographic features
- Identify natural/physical and human-made features of places and regions
- Describe population distribution of places and regions such as rural and urban
- Describe how geographic characteristics of places and regions change over time and influence the way people live and work
Topic
C. Movement of People, Goods and Ideas
Indicator
- 1. Describe how transportation and communication networks link places through the movement of people, goods, and ideas
Objectives
- Explain how transportation and communication networks connect places, people, and ideas
- Identify reasons for the movement of people from one community or region to another
Topic
D. Modifying and Adapting to the Environment
Indicator
- 1. Explain how people modify, protect and adapt to their environment
Objectives
- Describe how people in a community modify their environment to meet changing needs for transportation, shelter and making a living
- Describe why and how people make decisions about protecting the environment
- Compare ways that people adapt to the environment for food, clothing, and shelter
Date: 6/20/2006
